Senegal awards Kuwait fire service chief Nat'l Order of Lion
Date
2/12/2020 4:36:10 PM
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- The Republic of Senegal honored Wednesday Director General of Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) Lieut. Gen. Khaled Al-Mekrad with the National Order of Lion during a ceremony held in Kuwait.
A statement by KFSD said that Senegalese Ambassador to Kuwait Abdou Lahad Mbacke, on behalf of President Macky Sall, awarded Al-Mekrad with the order.
Al-Mekrad thanked Senegal for this honor, which reflected the strong Kuwaiti-Senegalese ties.
He added that the awarded was given based on Kuwait's assistance to the fire service and civil defense authorities in the African nation.
Kuwait's support came a result of its status as an international center for humanitarian work, he affirmed, adding that KFSD will continue assistance to Senegal.
Ambassador Mbacke, in a speech during the honoring ceremony, commended the KFSD for its support, which contributed to the safety and security of the Senegalese people especially during natural disasters and catastrophic incidents.
Several KFSD members and Senegalese embassy staff attended the ceremony. (end)
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